Meet the Crew Members
FRIPP ISLAND SEA RESCUE Contributed by Mary Jacobs FISR Communications Officer It is such an honor to be the new Communications Officer for FISR! The organization is a non-profit group that serves the Fripp Island area and the nearby areas. We are dedicated to helping boaters in distress. First of all, I would like for you to be familiar with the duties of the officers as listed below. We will be introducing the members of FISR in the next few issues. After you review the duties, then you will be introduced to the members that maintain and serve these positions. What a dedicated and talented group of folks!
Mark is originally from Wisconsin. He served as the CEO of a non-profit in Indiana for 46 years after college. He bought his home on Fripp in 2004. He and his lovely wife, Susan of 50 years moved here in 2013. They have two adult daughters and two grandsons. He joined FISR in 2016 after being invited by his neighbor, Barry Stean. Mark has been an active power and sailboat owner since 1966. He has skippered boats on both island and coastal waters of the US, the Great Lakes, Caribbean and Mediterranean. Make volunteers and does base and boat duty. He participates in US Coastal Guard drills as well as serves at treasurer. Mark joined FISR primarily because of its mission. Also, he firmly believes that volunteering one’s time, talent or treasure is required as the “Rent” you pay for living in a community. Mark is truly an asset to the organization. His kindness, love of community and the organization shows in all that he does! Thanks, Mark!
Treasurer: Mark Draves • Manage the organization’s bank, savings and investment accounts • Prepare the budget and annual tax returns • Report financial status at each monthly general meeting • Assure annual registration is completed for all boats and motors • Procure, maintain and protect all titles and registrations for all boats and motors
Scheduling Officer: Alicia Barry • Solicit crew member availability for quarterly duty • Publish the Quarterly Duty Schedules and changes thereto
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